Overview
- A referee check is expected around Saturday lunchtime for the 17:45 GMT kickoff.
- Cambridge report intensive pitch protection, using heated lamps and frost covers while tracking conditions.
- A Met Office yellow snow warning linked to Storm Goretti raises concerns over travel and playability.
- Birmingham will arrive on their usual schedule, with manager Chris Davies planning as though the tie proceeds.
- U’s boss Neil Harris says confidence is higher than last week, though recent freezing and the risk of rain sitting on ice could still force a postponement.